Functional Ovarian Cysts

What is a functional ovarian cyst?

A functional ovarian cyst. is a sac that forms on the surface of a woman's ovary during ovulation. It has a mature egg. Usually the sac goes away after the egg is released. If the egg is not released, or if the sac closes after the egg is released, the sac is swollen with fluid.

Functional ovarian cysts are different from ovarian tumors caused by other problems, like cancer. Most of these cysts are harmless. Not cause symptoms and go away without treatment. But if a cyst becomes large, it can twist, rupture, or bleed and can be very painful. What causes functional ovarian cysts?

A functional ovarian cyst forms because small changes in the way the ovary produces or releases an egg. There are two types of these cysts:

* A follicular cyst occurs when a sac in the ovary does not release an egg, and the bag is inflated with liquid. * A luteal cyst occurs when the sac releases an egg and then closed again and filled with fluid.

What are the symptoms?

Functional ovarian cysts most cause no symptoms. The larger the cyst is likely to cause symptoms. Symptoms may include:

Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, usually when you're in the middle of their menstrual cycle. * A delay in the onset of her menstrual period. * Vaginal bleeding when not having your period.

Some functional ovarian cysts can twist or break open (rupture) and bleed. Symptoms include:

* Sudden, severe pain, often with nausea and vomiting. * Pain during or after sex.

If you have these symptoms, call your doctor immediately. Some ruptured cysts enough blood to treatment is necessary to prevent severe blood loss. How are functional ovarian cysts diagnosed?

Your doctor may find an ovarian cyst during a routine pelvic exam. He or she can use a pelvis ultrasound to make sure the fluid-filled cyst. In a few months, having gone through 2 or 3 menstrual cycles, your doctor will check again. The cyst is likely to disappear on its own during this time.

If you see your doctor for pelvic pain or bleeding, will be marked by problems that might be causing the symptoms. Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and menstrual periods. He or she will do a pelvic exam and may do a pelvic ultrasound.

How is it treated?

Ovarian more functional cysts disappear without treatment. Your doctor may suggest using heat and medicine to relieve minor pain.

If a large cyst bleeds or causes severe pain, which can have surgery to remove it.

Your doctor may suggest you take the pill, which stops ovulation. This can prevent the formation of new cysts.

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